This idea only occurred to me after a post I saw asking about the Support and what uses the welder has. It really does make me wonder why the welder isn't more of an exclusive item to the support.
WHY CAN'T THE WELDER REPAIR ARMOUR? (Obviously Support skill) Like the ammo bag, it is only used once per round per player.
How it would work is that there is an icon above a player's head similar to the ammo bag or grenade pouch, indicating if a player has received your ability. With the welder equipped at full charge, you expend all of your welder charge that you would normally use on a door to give the targeted player 25% of their maximum armour (by approaching them and pressing the weld button). Like healing with the syringe, you are rewarded dosh for providing the skill.
It gives Armour longevity that it so desperately needs
You increase your synergy with SWAT, Field Medic and Survivalist
Your welder can actually be used on maps that have a lot less doors
The Support actually stays true to its name, a SUPPORT.
Obviously the Ammo Pouch upgrade at level 20 gives armour, since instead provides 20 armour + a magazine and a half. Perhaps a skill to challenge ammo pouch is an improved armour supplier; providing two uses of the welder per player per round.
WHY CAN'T THE WELDER REPAIR ARMOUR? (Obviously Support skill) Like the ammo bag, it is only used once per round per player.
How it would work is that there is an icon above a player's head similar to the ammo bag or grenade pouch, indicating if a player has received your ability. With the welder equipped at full charge, you expend all of your welder charge that you would normally use on a door to give the targeted player 25% of their maximum armour (by approaching them and pressing the weld button). Like healing with the syringe, you are rewarded dosh for providing the skill.
It gives Armour longevity that it so desperately needs
You increase your synergy with SWAT, Field Medic and Survivalist
Your welder can actually be used on maps that have a lot less doors
The Support actually stays true to its name, a SUPPORT.
Obviously the Ammo Pouch upgrade at level 20 gives armour, since instead provides 20 armour + a magazine and a half. Perhaps a skill to challenge ammo pouch is an improved armour supplier; providing two uses of the welder per player per round.